For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,042 students in 74601, OK (there are , serving 327 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 74601, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 74601, OK are Union Elementary School, Ponca City High School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 74601 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 74601, OK have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74601, OK 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2617 North Union
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8035
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8035
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Ponca City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
927 North Fifth
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,456 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 East Highland Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8060
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8060
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Ponca City West Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 West Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8020
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8020
Gr: 6-7 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 West Liberty
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8040
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8040
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8050
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8050
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 South 8th Street
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Ponca City East Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 East Grand
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8010
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8010
Gr: 8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1615 N 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8080
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8080
Gr: PK | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
74601, Oklahoma 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 S 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 74601, OK?
The top ranked public schools in 74601, OK include Union Elementary School, Ponca City High School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 74601?
9 public schools are located in 74601.
What percentage of students in 74601 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 74601 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 74601?
74601 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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